Venue: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Organizations: New River Valley Rocketry
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, STEM Events
Cost: Free
Description:
New River Valley Rocketry presents a High Power Rocket Launch on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at a location at Virginia Tech.
[see http://nrvr.org/about-nrv-rocketry/kentland-farms/ for the exact location and map]
This is a Tripoli insured launch for model, mid and high power rockets using commercial motors from 1/2 A up to K impulse. L and M impulse rockets need to be reviewed by the Prefect. Waiver up to 8,800 feet, but very strongly recommend altitudes below 5,000 feet AGL.
NRV Rocketry is a Low, Medium and High Power rocket club based in Blacksburg, VA who regularly does rocket launches up to 10,000 feet (sea level) on a monthly basis.
Indoor bathroom facilities are available on site.
Launch rods: 1/8, 3/16, 1/8, 3/8 rails: 1010 in 6 and 8 foot. 1515 8 foot with 4 foot extension
No launch fee, but membership is encouraged and donations gladly accepted
For Tripoli Level 1 and 2 certifications, please contact officers(at)nrvr.org
For more information and up to the minute launch updates, visit: http://www.nrvr.org.
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